Hey this is Pastor Jeremy hope you had a wonderful week. Today we're going to be keep talking about treasures. If you missed out last sermon feel free to check it out here. Today we are going to go a little different way and talk about the treasure of the cross and its immense value in comparison to all else.
Paul talks about this in Philippians 3:8-11 “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
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If we treasure in the things of life that go up and down, they are going to affect your mood. But if we focus on the Lord, we have a "constant" in Jesus. Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is always on His throne. Knowing that you have Him as your Savior—that you have an intimacy with Him—we cannot help but think, That's my one constant in life. Paul says earlier in verse one that we should rejoice in that.
When I reflect on this, I think this is an important passage that we all can learn from. For the people who lived in Philippi, the issue was that they were holding to their Jewish heritage. It was a little bit too important to them. I wonder for us what is it sitting on the mantel piece of our heart? What is it that has control over our thoughts and emotions? What trophies or treasures do we have that are taking up too much room? There are just a few questions for us to think about.
Coming Up At Mount Carmel
Wednesday Food Sign up:So let's talk about food and Bible Study, we would love for you to join us on Wednesday for dinner and Bible study. If you enjoy our time together please also consider inviting your friends. The more we have the merrier it will be. To make sure we have everything we need, here is the link for this week Wednesday, September 29th. If you would like to sign up for next week here is the sign up sheet for that. Wednesday September 5th.
Wednesday Night Fellowship + Kids Program:
We are two weeks in, but it is not too late to come and join us for an evening of learning! The children will be experiencing pirate themed lessons on treasures in heaven. Chelsea will be doing a study on, “What is a church member?” Bryant will be working through Judges. Please utilize our invitations to invite people you think would benefit from attending! We want all of you to join us.
Special Sunday:
Come September 9th for a Sunday Special. We will have our District Superintendent Tom Taylor preaching. It should be a wonderful time of fellowship and worship. This is a great Sunday to invite your friends to.
Men’s Retreat:
September 14-16, $150 at Palomar Christian Conference Center. The men of the SoCal District will be gathering to be encouraged and inspired by former General Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Porter. This will be a great time to get to know other men in the church and grow in your relationship with God. Talk to Bryant with any questions and please let him know by this Sunday if you need scholarship funds.
Fall Festival:
Saturday, October 27 from 2-6pm. Save the date for this fun outreach event that our church will be doing. We’ll let you know about the ways you can get involved (besides inviting everyone you know!!!) :)
Offering:
To all those who give during out service or online, THANK YOU!!! The money you give goes to helping our community and the global church. If you missed giving this week, just visit our giving page here and give online.
We also are set up to receive Faith Promise through our online giving here just make sure that you select Faith Promise instead of general offering.
Tithing is a discipline that will strengthen your faith and the church cannot function properly without your support. If you consider Mount Carmel your church home, please pray about being obedient to the Lord in this way.
We are two weeks in, but it is not too late to come and join us for an evening of learning! The children will be experiencing pirate themed lessons on treasures in heaven. Chelsea will be doing a study on, “What is a church member?” Bryant will be working through Judges. Please utilize our invitations to invite people you think would benefit from attending! We want all of you to join us.
Special Sunday:
Come September 9th for a Sunday Special. We will have our District Superintendent Tom Taylor preaching. It should be a wonderful time of fellowship and worship. This is a great Sunday to invite your friends to.
Men’s Retreat:
September 14-16, $150 at Palomar Christian Conference Center. The men of the SoCal District will be gathering to be encouraged and inspired by former General Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Porter. This will be a great time to get to know other men in the church and grow in your relationship with God. Talk to Bryant with any questions and please let him know by this Sunday if you need scholarship funds.
Fall Festival:
Saturday, October 27 from 2-6pm. Save the date for this fun outreach event that our church will be doing. We’ll let you know about the ways you can get involved (besides inviting everyone you know!!!) :)
Offering:
To all those who give during out service or online, THANK YOU!!! The money you give goes to helping our community and the global church. If you missed giving this week, just visit our giving page here and give online.
We also are set up to receive Faith Promise through our online giving here just make sure that you select Faith Promise instead of general offering.
Tithing is a discipline that will strengthen your faith and the church cannot function properly without your support. If you consider Mount Carmel your church home, please pray about being obedient to the Lord in this way.
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